2019 E. coli Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef – Map

Final Update

June 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM ET

This outbreak appears to be over. Ill people in this outbreak ate ground beef from many sources. No single supplier, distributor, or brand of ground beef was identified. Consumers and restaurants should always handle and cook ground beef safely to avoid foodborne illness.

People infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O103, by state of residence, as of June 18, 2019 (n=209)

Map of United States - People infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli, by state of residence, as of June 17, 2019

Table showing the number of ill people arranged by state of residence.
State Ill People
Florida 5
Georgia 51
Illinois 1
Indiana 1
Kentucky 76
Minnesota 1
Mississippi 1
Ohio 12
Tennessee 59
Virginia 2
Total 209

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